We are the Gilliams we live in Central Missouri .We own a 1980 MCI 5 , bought 2 years ago from Carl Moss From Ohio, I saw it listed in Bus Conversion Magazine . When we bought the bus we drove it home kept it a week, then took it to the Grand Canyon. We have used it for several trips to Six Fags St. Louis with the kids and grandkids; we have also took it camping several times. The bus was everything that Carl said it was and when I had the money transferred to him we accidently forgot about the deposit and his wife called me when I got home telling me that she had mailed the deposit back to me . We still talk to each other on the phone Carl is 84 nowIt has a 8V71 Detroit Diesel engine with a Four Speed Manual Transmission , Pull out awnings on all windows Stainless Steel Wheel Covers,3 low profile penguin roof air conditioners ,12W KW diesel generator , Convection oven , 2 burner electric flat top stove, inline Ice maker , AC/DC stand up fridge/freezer, fold out sofa bed combo, dining area concerts to a bed , WBACO hot water heat plus heat strips in the air conditioners ,Neo angle stand up shower with wall kit, flat screen TV, 2 stereo systems, The master Bed room has 2 twin beds on a rail system that slide together to make one , Lots of storage areas, it has a 140 gallon fresh water tank ,140 gallon sewage tank. It’s already had larger radiators put in it and the only thing I might change on it is to add turbo chargers.

I bought the bus from Carl he is the man on the left of the picture , iam the man on the right

Feel free to ask questions on here. Lots of good advice. There are some really solid folks on here. If Clifford (Luvrbus) suggests something, go with it. He has more experience with everything bus related then a lot of us (probably all of us...).

Sorry about that, Jeff. I should have known. You bought it from Carl, and you are not Carl. Wasn't thinking. Sorry.

Bus Conversion Magazine. That is a deep topic. Actually, not so deep. They have promised to send it out time and time again (lost track now). A lot of us on the board have payed for our subscriptions, but it looks like they all ran off with our money. It really isn't a huge deal, because it was usually less then 50. However, there has been VERY little communication about it. When we do hear things about it, they never come true on their word.

As far as I know, there isn't another mag out there like BCM (was).

You should also drop over to see us at mcibustalk.com. Good bunch of guys over there too.

Hello folks,I just got my first bus and cant wait to get out in it. I will be asking lots of questions. But the first things will be updating the interior. Just has the basic setup right now. I will be mainly using it to live in while working out of town.

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Model 05, 8v71, 4 speed Spicer transmission.Basic for the moment. Family Motor Coach Assoc. 318201Baton Rouge, La. Used as home away from home while working.

I live in Baton Rouge, La. my toy has a 8v71, 3 speed Spicer transmission, Model 05. Its pretty basic right now. The guy I bought it from had to repo it and the previous owner was not kind to the interior. But I do have photos of before. It looks pretty rough right now, but in the coming days will be better then before.

I have question on plumbing for tanks right now and looking for a better setup apart from 55gal tanks, Just need to search the site. Then it is off to remodel the bathroom. But for now I can work with it

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Model 05, 8v71, 4 speed Spicer transmission.Basic for the moment. Family Motor Coach Assoc. 318201Baton Rouge, La. Used as home away from home while working.

Hello folks. Newby just joining in. Here's a 1990 MCI 102C3 that was originally Hormel's SPAM NASCAR/INDY sponsor bus. I got her after the blue and pink paint was covered over by a rather flat grey color. I guess, from reading other posts from the pros here, that I'm more a checkbook conversion guy -- although every detail about my finish out was how I wanted it. I did do the upholstery and tile work and some electrical and plumbing reconfiguration. I reconfigured the Cruise air units to digital thermometers and installed new electric heaters and exhaust fans. The easy stuff mainly. The rest of the work was done by some excellent craftsmen. I should finish up the inside by March this year. She's an 8V92TA with 40,000 miles (on a rebuilt 250,000 mile coach). Here's a couple of pics. We've really enjoyed her. Look forward to see you guys on the road.....

Nice looking coach you have there Ed. Welcome aboard! Don't hesitate to ask questions or volunteer information. Thanks for putting some info in your signature. It really helps when folks are trying to answer you questions.

Frank

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The MCI has landed..... We are home.Dale City Va. Just a southern suburb of DCYes I am a BUSNUT1976 MCI MC8

Thank's Robert Cheryl and I were pretty excited, this was the first exterior improvements since we got it in 2007 . All our other improvements focused on suspension, brakes, mechanical s and interior. I started stripping the paint on the tailgate, and taillight corner doors last summer and am looking forward to completing this project.Rear bumper needs to bye bye also!